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Old 01-11-2017, 06:27 AM
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Looking to buy a new scope for my stock Savage 50cal and would like a BDC reticle. Not crazy about the circle reticles like the Nikon's have.Two possible candidates so far are the Vortex Viper and the Leupold VX2, Budget is $400.00, recommendations?.
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Old 01-11-2017, 07:45 AM
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The Viper is an excellent scope. This one is $30 over your budget.

Generous 4" of eye relief too.
https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/optic...-hs-scope.html
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Old 01-11-2017, 08:15 AM
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I have the Leupold Ultimate Slam muzzleloader scope on my CVA Accura V2. Nice and clear and well within your budget. No experience with the Vortex line.
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Old 01-11-2017, 08:23 AM
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If you are considering a Ultimate Slam i would also look at the Redfield Revolution. Same warranty and reticle but cost less. Made in the same factory too.

It almost looks like the same scope with Redfield branding.
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Old 01-11-2017, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bronko22000
I have the Leupold Ultimate Slam muzzleloader scope on my CVA Accura V2. Nice and clear and well within your budget. No experience with the Vortex line.
This has the circle reticles as well.
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Old 01-11-2017, 08:48 AM
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Isn't Redfield to Leupold sort of like Diamond Bows is to BowTech? Same maker just a cheaper line?
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Old 01-11-2017, 12:54 PM
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Hows about instead of a ballistic reticle, one uses a ballistic dial? This scope is a $100 less at a store near you. A 3X-9X is also available. You will have $50 left over for bullets, and powder.














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Old 01-12-2017, 03:47 AM
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Yes I was looking at the Leupold CDS sytem Ron, They will do one free turret with purchase.
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Old 01-12-2017, 07:31 AM
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I hope you find the scope you like. Take your time and look through a lot of glass. Unless you have one in particular on your mind.
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Old 01-12-2017, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Gm54-120
The Viper ijs an excellent scope. This one is $30 over your budget.

Generous 4" of eye relief too.
https://www.muzzle-loaders.com/optic...-hs-scope.html
Looks like a good scope I'm gonna check them out a little better do you know if they have illuminated ?
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